Rock destroyed condenser -- got mesh installed on all front grills

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Originally Posted by Karl911
There made by Rennline. I wait monthes for them to final make them. Cost me both condensers and front radiator replacement before I finally installed them,

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Whatever brand they are they are well made
 
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Whatever brand they are they are well made
They look good I might invest in some
 
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They look good I might invest in some
Sort of a necessary mod
 
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Sound Waves in Parsippany, NJ. The dealer recommended them and sent the car there for the work.
I've used sound waves for years now. They are pricey but do good work. Are you from that area ?
 
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I've used sound waves for years now. They are pricey but do good work. Are you from that area ?
I live on Long Island but my dealer is out that way
 
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Decided since it is in for service to change spark plugs too. Car has 13k miles on it and I have been told that life expectancy with a tune is 10-15k miles. Using OEM plugs.
 
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Did you use same OE plugs, or something different. If different, what did you use?
 
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Originally Posted by verinnal
Did you use same OE plugs, or something different. If different, what did you use?
OEM plugs. Champion uses them in all its cars.

Wanted to get all my preventative maintenance done before the summer driving season and the rigors of taking the car on Corsa and Cannonball Run Rally.
 
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Originally Posted by sdg1871
As with numerous other members here and nonmember a rock went through the massive front grill openings and destroyed by condenser
This is bumming me out. Given the miles I put on mine, the odds are this will happen eventually.

The inserts you added look good though. Nicely done!
 
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Old 04-07-2016, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by KAWilson
This is bumming me out. Given the miles I put on mine, the odds are this will happen eventually.

The inserts you added look good though. Nicely done!
Thanks. Honestly with all the rally driving I've done and driving meets I'm shocked it didn't happen sooner. Went about 13,000 miles and about 15 months before it happened. I know people to whom it happened almost immediately. I actually think the mesh grill covers make an aesthetic improvement.
 
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Originally Posted by sdg1871
Thanks. Honestly with all the rally driving I've done and driving meets I'm shocked it didn't happen sooner. Went about 13,000 miles and about 15 months before it happened. I know people to whom it happened almost immediately. I actually think the mesh grill covers make an aesthetic improvement.
I agree. Happened to me at 7xxx miles. I posted this elsewhere but for anyone on the fence this is just the center radiator alone.
 
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Originally Posted by tommyboy214
I agree. Happened to me at 7xxx miles. I posted this elsewhere but for anyone on the fence this is just the center radiator alone.
Ouch! $1550.

Cost me $995 for the grill covers installed
 
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I think Porsche should take note of this and consider a design update for the future.
 
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Originally Posted by XLR82XS
I think Porsche should take note of this and consider a design update for the future.
That would be nice. Almost Everyone with this car eventually gets their center radiator or condensers destroyed by rocks
 
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Curious how those ALPs tested with only 2 heads against the Dragon?
 


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